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Prone Hip Extension

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  1. Lie on your stomach on the floor with your legs straight. You can lie on a mat or towel. Rest your head on your arms.

  2. Raise your right leg a few inches off the floor. Keep the right knee straight. Hold for 5 seconds.

  3. Slowly lower your leg back down.

  4. Repeat 5 times, or as instructed.

  5. Switch legs and repeat, if instructed.

Man lying on stomach doing straight leg raises.

Author: Wheeler, Brooke

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